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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 2nd, 2015
Greenpeace: IAEA Is Downplaying the Fukushima Nuclear Catastrophe

Greenpeace: IAEA Is Downplaying the Fukushima Nuclear Catastrophe

It's doing so to protect the nuclear giants, the group adds

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 9th, 2015
Solar Power Makes for More Eco-Friendly British Bananas

Solar Power Makes for More Eco-Friendly British Bananas

Major shipping company installs solar system on the roof of one of its import facilities in the city of Portsmouth

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 12th, 2015
$4Bn (€3.4Bn) Solar Factory Will Soon Open in Gujarat, India

$4Bn (€3.4Bn) Solar Factory Will Soon Open in Gujarat, India

The solar factory will be built by US clean energy giant SunEdison and Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 12th, 2015
In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

The rather impressive figure represents a new record for Denmark, says the country's Climate and Energy Ministry

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 8th, 2015
To Meet Global Warming Target, 80% of Coal Reserves Must Stay Buried

To Meet Global Warming Target, 80% of Coal Reserves Must Stay Buried

Report says that, to limit climate change to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), dirty fuels must be phased out

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 17th, 2014
Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Not an all surprisingly, Greenpeace is not happy with the decision, says the reactors should remain shut

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

Report says that, last month, wind farms in Scotland produced more energy than the country's overall domestic needs

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
World First: Sunlight Converted to Electricity with over 40% Efficiency

World First: Sunlight Converted to Electricity with over 40% Efficiency

This brings new hope that renewables will one day replace dirty fuels as the Globe's chief energy source

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 22nd, 2014
The US Is Well on Track to Have 10% of Its Energy Needs Met by Solar by 2030

The US Is Well on Track to Have 10% of Its Energy Needs Met by Solar by 2030

The energy produced by solar installations currently up and running across the country can power over 3.2 million homes

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 17th, 2014
The Global Consumption of Fossil Fuel Energy Will Up by 37% by 2040

The Global Consumption of Fossil Fuel Energy Will Up by 37% by 2040

A growing demand for energy in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America will be to blame for this increase

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
The Netherlands Cuts Ribbon on World's First Solar Bike Path

The Netherlands Cuts Ribbon on World's First Solar Bike Path

The innovative solar bike path, created by Dutch company SolarRoad, was officially unveiled this past November 12

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2014
Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

The company says the costs associated with implementing this green-oriented project will amount to $750,000 (€603,200)

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 7th, 2014
Solar Bike Path Will Be Unveiled in the Netherlands on November 12

Solar Bike Path Will Be Unveiled in the Netherlands on November 12

The one-of-a-kind bike path will harvest sun energy and have the resulting power keep street lights up and running

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 30th, 2014
Japan Moves Closer to Resurrecting Its Nuclear Power Industry

Japan Moves Closer to Resurrecting Its Nuclear Power Industry

Media reports say plans are being made for two nuclear reactors in the country's south-west to be switched back online

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 24th, 2014
Marks & Spencer Is Installing the UK's Largest Single Roof-Mounted Solar Array

Marks & Spencer Is Installing the UK's Largest Single Roof-Mounted Solar Array

The retailer aims to have as many as 24,272 solar panels fitted on the roof of one of its distribution centers

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 20th, 2014
World's First Floating LNG Power Plant Now Goes by the Name The Hummel

World's First Floating LNG Power Plant Now Goes by the Name The Hummel

The innovative LNG hybrid barge was christened in a ceremony held this past Saturday in Hamburg, Germany

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 18th, 2014
Lockheed Martin Promises to Deliver Fusion Reactor in Just a Decade

Lockheed Martin Promises to Deliver Fusion Reactor in Just a Decade

The company believes nuclear fusion is the future of energy, expects its compact reactor will forever change the world

 
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